A rain delay during the 7th inning of a Frontier League game between the Joliet Slammers and the Southern Illinois Miners almost turns tragic, as hurricane-force winds begin tearing through the ballpark, ripping the tarp off the field and swallowing a number of the workers who are trying to secure it with sandbags. Luckily, no one is hurt, but the game is cancelled.

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A rain delay during the 7th inning of a Frontier League game between the Joliet Slammers and the Southern Illinois Miners almost turns tragic, as hurricane-force winds begin tearing through the ballpark, ripping the tarp off the field and swallowing a number of the workers who are trying to secure it with sandbags. Luckily, no one is hurt, but the game is cancelled.

The Phillies trade veteran 1B Jim Thome to the Orioles for minor leaguers Kyle Simon and Gabriel Lino. The 41-year-old is hitting .242 with 5 home runs in 30 games, but had to miss a month with a bad back; in Baltimore, he will be used as a DH and won’t need to worry about having to play the field.

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The Phillies trade veteran 1B Jim Thome to the Orioles for minor leaguers Kyle Simon and Gabriel Lino. The 41-year-old is hitting .242 with 5 home runs in 30 games, but had to miss a month with a bad back; in Baltimore, he will be used as a DH and won’t need to worry about having to play the field.

Johan Santana shuts out the Dodgers, 5 – 0, allowing 3 hits over 8 innings. It is the Dodgers’ seventh consecutive loss. Ike Davis hits a three-run homer for the Mets.

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Johan Santana shuts out the Dodgers, 5 – 0, allowing 3 hits over 8 innings. It is the Dodgers’ seventh consecutive loss. Ike Davis hits a three-run homer for the Mets.

R.A. Dickey continues his dominance, pitching 8 shutout innings and striking out 10 in beating the Dodgers, 9 – 0. The Mets’ ace is now 12-1.

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R.A. Dickey continues his dominance, pitching 8 shutout innings and striking out 10 in beating the Dodgers, 9 – 0. The Mets’ ace is now 12-1.

Aaron Hill hits for the cycle for the second time in two weeks as the Diamondbacks beat the Brewers, 9 – 3. The last player to collect two cycles in a season was Babe Herman in 1931.

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Aaron Hill hits for the cycle for the second time in two weeks as the Diamondbacks beat the Brewers, 9 – 3. The last player to collect two cycles in a season was Babe Herman in 1931.

OF Yasiel Puig becomes the third Cuban defector this year to sign a contract worth tens of millions with a major league team, when he agrees to a seven-year deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers for $42 million. Puig’s signing follows that of Yoenis Cespedes, who is having a fine rookie season with Oakland, and of Jorge Soler who inked a deal with the Cubs earlier this month. The 21-year-old centerfielder will need to remain in Mexico City for a few more weeks, until a work visa can be obtained. However, the Dodgers are anxious to complete the deal before a cap on international signings comes into effect on July 2nd as part of the new Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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OF Yasiel Puig becomes the third Cuban defector this year to sign a contract worth tens of millions with a major league team, when he agrees to a seven-year deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers for $42 million. Puig’s signing follows that of Yoenis Cespedes, who is having a fine rookie season with Oakland, and of Jorge Soler who inked a deal with the Cubs earlier this month. The 21-year-old centerfielder will need to remain in Mexico City for a few more weeks, until a work visa can be obtained. However, the Dodgers are anxious to complete the deal before a cap on international signings comes into effect on July 2nd as part of the new Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Madison Bumgarner pitches a one-hitter for a 5 – 0 win over the Reds. It is the fourth straight shutout by Giants pitchers, setting a franchise record.

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Madison Bumgarner pitches a one-hitter for a 5 – 0 win over the Reds. It is the fourth straight shutout by Giants pitchers, setting a franchise record.

Tim Lincecum and the Giants blank the Dodgers, 3 – 0. It is the first time in the Giants’ 123-year history that they shut out their rival Dodgers every contest of a three-game series.

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On June 27, 2012 Tim Lincecum and the Giants blank the Dodgers, 3 – 0. It is the first time in the Giants’ 123-year history that they shut out their rival Dodgers every contest of a three-game series.

The Mets erupt for an uncharacteristic offensive outburst, crushing the Cubs, 17 – 1, their most runs in two years. They hit four homers, two by Daniel Murphy, a grand slam by Scott Hairston and a three-run shot by Ike Davis. With David Wright driving in 5 runs, those four players combine for all 17 RBI. Jon Niese is the beneficiary of all that offense, while Jeff Samardzija is charged with the loss.

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On June 27, 2012 The Mets erupt for an uncharacteristic offensive outburst, crushing the Cubs, 17 – 1, their most runs in two years. They hit four homers, two by Daniel Murphy, a grand slam by Scott Hairston and a three-run shot by Ike Davis. With David Wright driving in 5 runs, those four players combine for all 17 RBI. Jon Niese is the beneficiary of all that…

The Yankees lose two starting pitcher on the same day. First, they place CC Sabathia’s name on the disabled list with a groin strain, then in their game against the Indians, Andy Pettitte is hit by a line drive off the bat of Casey Kotchman in the 5th inning, breaking an ankle. Small consolation, the Yanks win the game, 5 – 4.

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On June 27, 2012 The Yankees lose two starting pitcher on the same day. First, they place CC Sabathia’s name on the disabled list with a groin strain, then in their game against the Indians, Andy Pettitte is hit by a line drive off the bat of Casey Kotchman in the 5th inning, breaking an ankle. Small consolation, the Yanks win the game, 5 – 4.